The Sh*t that Really Happens: Community Shockers Edition

The Sh*t that Really Happens: Community Shockers Edition

From CACM CHAT - HOA LIFE by Tom Freeley, California Association of Community Managers

October 21, 2025 · 31 min · Episode 37

About this episode

The episode explores wild and unbelievable stories faced by community managers, highlighting the chaos and challenges of HOA life.

In this episode of CACM Chat: The HOA Life, we dive into part two of The Sh*t That Really Happens: Community Shockers Edition. Host Celeste Huecias, Communications Manager at CACM, reunites with Robert Sides, CCAM-HR.LS, to unpack the wild, unbelievable and sometimes jaw dropping stories community managers face in the field. From unexpected, naked encounters to tough situations that test patience, professionalism and morals, this episode brings you the real-life chaos of community management — complete with insightful takeaways and a few laughs along the way. Tune in for candid stories, valuable lessons and pure “did that really happen?” moments that prove the truth in HOA life is often stranger than fiction. Links & Resources: Visit us at www.cacm.org To listen to other podcast episodes, go to https://cacm.org/podcast/ Follow us on social media: @cacmchat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CACMchat/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacmchat/ X: https://x.com/CACMchat

People in this episode

Host: Celeste Huecias

Guest: Robert Sides

Topics covered

  • community management
  • real-life stories
  • HOA life
  • professionalism
  • unexpected encounters

Keywords

  • community managers
  • HOA
  • stories
  • professionalism
  • chaos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: California Association of Community Managers

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